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World news — September 20, 2026 - Page 3

World publications published on September 20, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 6.

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    Deadly Crash on Moscow Ring Road: Truck Plows into Gas Station Queue

    A truck driver crashed into a queue of cars at a gas station on the Moscow Ring Road (MKAD), resulting in at least one fatality and multiple injuries. The incident caused significant traffic disruptions, with some reports indicating a traffic jam stretching up to 10 kilometers. The Moscow Department of Transportation confirmed that the truck was driving in a prohibited area at the time of the crash.
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    Kaufland Launches Online Marketplace in Spain

    German retail giant Kaufland, owned by the Schwarz Group (also parent of Lidl), is entering the Spanish market via an online marketplace, Kaufland.es. Unlike Lidl and Aldi, Kaufland's initial focus is not on physical stores but on an extensive online platform offering millions of products across over 6,400 categories, including home, electronics, fashion, and groceries. The platform will function as a marketplace, featuring products from various sellers. With over 32 million monthly visitors and 45 million products in Germany, Kaufland poses significant competition to established players like Amazon, AliExpress, and specialized retailers. Over 500 Spanish vendors are already using its European marketplaces. Kaufland will support payment methods popular in Spain, such as Bizum, and offer customer service in Spanish.
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    Iraq Begins Trial of 6 French Nationals Accused of Joining ISIS

    The Criminal Court of Al-Karkh in Iraq has initiated the trial of six French nationals accused of joining the Islamic State (ISIS). The trial began on Sunday, with the defendants transferred from Syrian prisons to Iraq in 2025. Among the accused is Adrien Guihal, who claimed responsibility for the 2016 Nice attack for ISIS. The French defense team fears that the defendants may receive death sentences.
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    Macron Orders Plan to Protect France's Critical Infrastructure Against Russian Hybrid Attacks

    French President Emmanuel Macron has requested the preparation of a 'plan to protect our critical infrastructure' against 'Russian hybrid attacks'. He convened political leaders and candidates to discuss the international situation and its impact on France. The plan aims to safeguard critical infrastructure and defense industry sites from drone and cyber attacks.
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    ONPE Trains Election Officials, Prepares First-Time Voters for Regional and Municipal Elections 2026

    The Office of National Electoral Processes (ONPE) is gearing up for the Regional and Municipal Elections 2026, scheduled for October 4. Key preparations include training election officials and educating first-time voters. ONPE will conduct two face-to-face training sessions for 12,348 election officials in Ica, Nasca, and Palpa provinces. Meanwhile, over 40,000 young people in Piura, particularly in Castilla, will vote for the first time. ONPE is providing guidance and resources to ensure a smooth electoral process.
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    WWII Veterans Cast Their Votes in Russia's Elections

    Across various regions in Russia, World War II veterans turned out to vote in the ongoing elections. In Fryazino, Ivan Zuchkov, aged over 100, cast his ballot with his wife Alla, setting an example of civic responsibility. Similarly, 100-year-old Maria Zueva in Kolomna, and Antonina Terekhova in Magadan, both war survivors, exercised their democratic right. In the Dzerzhinsky district, 100-year-old Adelphina Mazyatova was accompanied by the district head, Vladimir Volkov, who thanked her for her participation. Meanwhile, 99-year-old Alexander Ageev voted at home with the help of the election commission. Notably, 103-year-old Vera Petrovna Dubrovina, a war veteran and great-grandmother, also participated in the elections. In the Luhansk People's Republic (LNR), a 100-year-old veteran of the Great Patriotic War voted in the State Duma elections.
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    Germany's Military Buildup Alarms Europe

    The Wall Street Journal reports that Germany's rapid increase in military spending, urged by Western leaders including Trump, is causing concern among European officials. They fear this could shift the balance of power on the continent, particularly if right-wing forces gain power in Germany and revive old territorial claims. Poland and France are among the countries expressing worry.
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  24. WorldMiddle East

    Berlin Elects New House of Representatives

    Berliners vote for a new House of Representatives on September 20, 2026, with 17 parties running. The election is marked by a close race between the Left Party and the CDU, both promising protection from change. Key issues include housing shortage, excessive rents, and crime. 16- and 17-year-olds can vote for the first time. The election follows a series of controversies and malfunctions in previous elections.
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